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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.45, 526.43 and 224.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.45, 526.43 and 224.07 is: 309.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.45 : 526.43 = 224.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.45/526.43 = 224.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.45x = 526.43 × 224.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.45x = 117,956.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,956.05/381.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.23

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